Steve Nicol explains the damage being done to Real Madrid by playing the Club World Cup instead of taking a regular preseason. (2:07)Open Extended ReactionsXabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé is "better" as he recovers from gastroenteritis, with Real Madrid hoping to have the star forward available for their last Club World Cup group game against RB Salzburg. Mbappé was absent on Wednesday as Madrid drew 1-1 with Al Hilal in their opening game in Group H, after being hospitalised this week. Madrid arrived at the Club World Cup looking to bounce back from a disappointing season in which they failed to win a major trophy. Real Madrid are hopeful of Kylian Mbappé returning before the end of the Club World Cup group stage.